Exercise has a lot of benefits, particularly if you’re disabled. But fitness goals can be hard to keep. Follow these 5 ways to get fit and stay healthy if you’re disabled, including exercises for disabled people.
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Two disabled dancers – one blind and one deaf – got the opportunity to showcase their breakdancing skills on the television programme Strictly – It Takes Two.
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For many people, disabled or not, driving means independence. It means freedom and endless possibilities. But the prospect of driving can be a daunting one if you have disability. Here, Co-Editor Martyn Sibley explains his journey to not only being able to drive, but also getting the best car for him. During my teenage years, …
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Hayleigh Barclay is delighted to join in with Disability Horizons to offer a monthly article on entertainment. Hayleigh has a Masters in Creative Media Practises and is currently undertaking a Doctorate of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and she’s going to use her expertise to open up the world of entertainment to Disability Horizon’s readers. …
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Life as a disabled person can often be full of challenges. On the whole, I’ve often relished these opportunities to overcome an obstacle of some kind. After all, that’s why websites like this exist; to challenge the existing barriers facing disabled people, whether they be physical barriers, such as access to a building, or societal …
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Explore a variety of holiday rentals from Accomable every week. Seeking a perfect spot to escape? Discover some incredible choices waiting just for you. 9 award winning accessible self catering cottages 4 & 5 Star Gold Award cottages on a family farm in Lincolnshire. Level access from car park throughout cottages. Wider doorways to all …
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The Meath Epilepsy Charity, which supports people with epilepsy and disabilities, shares its short film challenging stereotypes, in collaboration with Sam Renke.
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Tracy Williams, who has cerebral palsy, chronic pain and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, has a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and writes articles for her website, Tracy’s Plate. She regularly partners with disability organisations and conventions for speaking engagements on nutrition. Here she gives an overview of ways you can stay healthy during the coronavirus …
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If you have a disability, travelling is rarely straight forward. So that’s why we’ve teamed up with Carrie-Ann Lightley from Tourism for All, to bring you a series of articles to help make travelling and disabled holidays easier and more accessible. Here, she rounds up the top 10 accessible tourist destination from across the capital. …
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As Euro 2016 wraps up, a chat with Nathan Mattick, a football referee who uses a wheelchair, takes place. Discover how he got into the beautiful game, the way his disability impacts his life, and the responses he’s received from players and the audience. When did you first discover football refereeing and what or who …
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